Comprehensive Health Information About 08318. The 08318 ZIP Code, which is associated with Elmer, NJ, has an estimated uninsured (health insurance) rate of 4.8%. This is about 45% lower than the overall U.S. uninsured rate of 8.8%. High blood pressure is an issue for roughly % of adults aged 18 and older in this Elmer, NJ region. In regard to health risk behaviors in 08318, an estimated % of residents are current smokers.
An estimated 95.2% of residents in the 08318 ZIP Code have health insurance, which is approximately 3% higher than the rate of 92.2% rate seen in the state of New Jersey overall and 4% higher than the insured rate of the U.S. in its entirety (91.2%). Of those with health insurance in this Elmer, NJ region, approximately 81.1% have private health insurance. This compares to 72.3% of those insured in New Jersey and 67.9% of those insured in the U.S. overall who have private health insurance. In addition, about 31.2% have public health insurance in ZIP Code 08318, versus 31.2% in New Jersey and 35.1% in the U.S. overall.
See the chart below for a comparison of health insurance coverage in ZIP Code 08318, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of health insurance coverage.
| Health Insurance | ZIP 08318 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance | 95.2% | 92.2% | 91.2% |
| Private health insurance | 81.1% | 72.3% | 67.9% |
| Public health insurance | 31.2% | 31.2% | 35.1% |
| No health insurance | 4.8% | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| Employed, with health insurance | 93.2% | 89.9% | 89.0% |
| Unemployed, with health insurance | 79.3% | 76.8% | 72.4% |
This chart visualizes chronic health issues in this Elmer, NJ region. Percentages here refer to adult residents in 08318 who are 18 years and older.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
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One of the most common preventative health measures practiced by residents of ZIP Code 08318 is current access to health insurance. It is estimated that about 91% of adults in 08318 that are at least 18 years old have taken this preventive measure in the past 12 months. In addition, about % of adults 18 years of age and older in this Salem County region have practiced the preventive measure in the past twelve months.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
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Both age and income are strongly associated with health and mortality across regions. Income influences health and longevity through various factors. Additionally, income and health can create what is known as the health-poverty trap, where poor health and income disparity become interconnected. And regarding age, those 62 years and older are statistically more likely to encounter diseases and chronic conditions.
The median age of 45.7 years in ZIP Code 08318 is 15% higher than the New Jersey median age of 39.9 years and is 20% higher than the overall U.S. median age of 38.1 years. An estimated 22.1% of residents in this Elmer, NJ region are at least 62 years old, which compares to 19.5% of New Jersey residents and 19.2% of the country in its entirety. Approximately 1.9% of the population in ZIP Code 08318 is living below the poverty line, which is 74% lower than the percentage of the population in New Jersey living below the poverty line (7.2%) and 80% lower than the percentage of the overall U.S. population living in poverty (9.5%).
A comparison of income levels in ZIP Code 08318, the state of New Jersey, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
See the table below for the regional comparison of income levels.
| Income | ZIP 08318 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,279 | $82,545 | $62,843 |
| Mean household income | $98,770 | $114,691 | $88,607 |
| Per capita income | $38,017 | $42,745 | $34,103 |
| Median earnings (male) | $66,336 | $67,179 | $53,275 |
| Median earnings (female) | $46,950 | $53,715 | $43,022 |
See the table below for the regional comparison of age.
| Age | ZIP 08318 | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 years | 8.4% | 6.4% | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.5% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.2% | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% | 22.1% | 22.6% |
| 62 years and over | 22.1% | 19.5% | 19.2% |
See the chart below for an age comparison in ZIP Code 08318, New Jersey, and also in the U.S. overall.
* Health data for ZIP 08318 courtesy of loquol.
